Argilliers

A small village in the Gard, Argilliers hosts the domaine de Castille, designed by Gabriel Froment, the Baron of Castille, in the Italian style. The domaine encompasses the 18th century castle, a chapel, a cemetery, a dovecote with the crescent-shaped 'C' for Castille on its roof. You can also see the remains of the Roman canal which channelled water from Uzès to Nîmes, by way, notably, of the Pont du Gard.

What to see, what to visit: the domaine de Castille, Uzès, the Pont du Gard, Nîmes, Avignon.
Recommended activities: waking, swimming, mountain biking.